Nita Lowey actually said...

"Is there a line for you on State flexibility? You are the backstop for students and their right to access a quality education."

"the teachers I represent were angered and demoralized after hearing your statements on public education."

"I was disappointed to see your budget request includes focus grants, which is, in essence, a $1 billion Title I portability proposal."

"I am extremely disappointed that your budget proposes to take funding from public education and transfer it to private schools."